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Nominations for the 2020 Awards are now open!
Please submit your nomination by January 20, 2020.
Each year, NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation accept nominations for Equity Leaders in several categories and honors the awardees during a special ceremony at the National Summit for Educational Equity.
Learn about the 2019 Award Winners
Diversity in Technology Leadership
Public Policy Leadership
Emerita / Emeritus
NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation have a shared vision that every student is able to fulfill their potential through equal access to and equity in educational options that lead to the entire spectrum of career choices. Our mission is to build the capacity of those in education to implement effective solutions to increase student access, educational equity, and ultimately workforce diversity. The annual NAPE Equity Champions Awards are given to individuals in education and work who embody a commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Equity is a principle that ensures that every student has what they need to succeed in education. This is in contrast to equality as a principle, where everyone gets the same thing. A commitment to equity is a commitment to addressing individual, institutional and systems level barriers to access and success for students from different social groups and contexts. Inclusion is the commitment in education and work that every individual has unique assets, skills, and perspectives that should be valued. Inclusion recognizes the need for differentiation in order to maximize the learning of individuals in education and work. It also recognizes that environments ought not expect individuals to conform only to certain ways of being, and sees the value of fostering environments in which individuals can be their whole and best selves. Diversity is a principle that values the richness of our community to solve the education and work challenges of today and tomorrow. A commitment to diversity is a recognition that having a wide array of perspectives, identities, cultural lenses, and lived experiences brings great value to any given situation. See below for each of the Award categories for this year. All recipients will be recognized at the Annual National Summit for Educational Equity at the Opening Program on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Arlington VA.
NAPE Diversity in Technology Leadership Award
Awarded by NAPE and NAPE Education Foundation
Submit a Diversity in Technology Leadership Award Nomination
Purpose: To recognize a leader in an organization who is a role model to the national community of excellence in technology and/or STEM. This person demonstrates:
the commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and in their community;
the ability to strengthen and broaden business solutions, and the vision to expand knowledge about diversity, equity, and inclusion in their community;
the ability to build and sustain innovation and entrepreneurship;
the motivation to build meaningful partnerships with community groups and organizations who have a significant impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities.
Eligibility: Any person who works in a business, commercial organization, or nonprofit organization focused on technology and/or STEM. They do not need to be affiliated with a NAPE member organization.
Number Given: 1*
Ideal Candidate: Any person who provides leadership and exceptional results in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and in business and/or community-related work focused on technology and/or STEM.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be considered based on their embodiment of the NAPE values within their profession and/or community:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership:
Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organization, business, or industry.
Collaborates, mentors, and advocates to inspire and develop future leaders from underrepresented groups
Is innovative, creative, and agile in moving their business or community forward to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology and/or STEM.
Outcome Driven:
Uses research- and evidence-based mechanisms to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Demonstrates measurable outcomes showing increased participation of underrepresented groups in technology and/or STEM.
* The award committee reserves the right to award more than one award.
2018 Diversity in Technology Leadership award winner
Ellen Barker
Past Years' Awardees:
Karen Rapp (2017)
Lynn Dugle (2015)
Melendy Lovett (2014)
Tegwin Pulley (2013)
Wanda Gass (2012)
Pat Elizondo (2011)
Monica McManus (2010)
NAPE Unsung Hero Award
Submit an Unsung Hero Award Nomination
Purpose: To honor a person who has managed major projects or programs, works in the trenches daily, and has made a major impact by ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion in education leading to high-wage, high-skill, in-demand careers and programs of study.
Eligibility: Any person who works in government, education/academia, business, or a nonprofit who has received little to no recognition for the work done. They must be from a NAPE member organization that has served as a collaborative partner.
Ideal Candidate: Any person who has advanced the career and technical education (CTE), STEM or workforce achievement of others through their job or community activities thereby transforming their workplace, community, business, industry, or field beyond typical performance expectations. The ideal candidate for this category should have been thoroughly involved in initiative(s) on a daily basis.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
An equity advocate who promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organization, business, or industry;
Mentors others from underrepresented groups within their organization; and
Develops future leaders in their profession and/or community.
Is a trailblazer who has demonstrated an ability to create and implement a vision for their area of influence or community;
Has a record of successfully motivating employees, colleagues, and/or community members;
Mentors colleagues and/or staff, and contributes to industry, government, or the larger community; and
Demonstrates "innovative efforts".
Demonstrates success of academic or workforce achievement that has been largely unnoticed but has had a powerful impact in the daily lives of people; and
Utilizes data, where appropriate, to validate and promote efforts.
Past Winners:
Kim Ford and Karen Swanson (2018)
Elizabeth Wallner and Diane Salazar (2017)
Sherry Cole (2016)
Marie Mayor (2015)
Cathi Rodgveller (2014)
Lorrie Toni (2013)
Charlotte Gore (2012)
Congratulations to the 2019 Unsung Hero award winners
Beverly Brown, PhD and Kathy A. Johnson
Dr. Beverly Brown
Kathy A. Johnson
NAPE Rising Star Award
Submit a Rising Star Award Nomination
Purpose: To honor a person with 10 years or less of work experience, who has demonstrated exemplary leadership traits at an early career point to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and/or the workforce.
Number Given: 1
Eligibility: Any person from government, industry, nonprofit, or education/academia who is in the beginning career stages. They must be a NAPE member or from an organization that has served as a collaborative partner with NAPE.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has distinguished themselves from peers by promoting access, equity, and diversity in the workplace or community and has demonstrated through actions that they embrace the NAPE belief that access to diverse human brain power will help to solve global challenges.
Has undertaken significant tasks that promote equity, access, and diversity at local, state or national levels demonstrating alignment with the values and mission of NAPE;
Has a record of inclusion and diversity in advisement, planning, and organization of programs;
Participates in the larger equity community;
Develops future leaders in their profession and/or community; and
Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively in a team, advocates for others and contributes positively to organization operations and working relationships.
Brings value to NAPE by offering new ideas, programs, or mechanisms to foster NAPE's mission and values;
Takes appropriate risks and challenges the status quo; and
Has made a contribution to the workplace by showing innovation in planning and implementing a successful project.
Demonstrates ability to create and implement programs and procedures to improve educational equity; and
Congratulations to the 2019 Rising Star award winner Snehal Bhakta
Chelsea Chee (2018)
Lauren Jones (2016)
Annissa Langworthy (2015)
Lisa Bowman-Perrott (2014)
Lakshmi Mahadevan (2013)
Yvonne Perez (2012)
NAPE Lifetime Achievement Award
Submit a Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination
Purpose: To honor an individual who has shown exemplary dedication to the NAPE organization and its mission.
Eligibility: A person who is now or has previously worked with NAPE and/or NAPE Education Foundation community.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a person who has been an active, committed member of NAPE for a sustained period of time and has been instrumental in the development or growth of the organization from a national or state perspective.
Demonstrated commitment to providing opportunities to members of underrepresented groups;
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through leadership efforts at the local, state or national levels;
Demonstrated commitment to furthering the vision and mission of NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation, through their own work, and/or through a collaborative effort.
Has contributed to NAPE's ability to grow and sustain itself as an organization while maintaining values of diversity, equity and inclusion;
Exhibits innovative methods of motivating and mentoring members; and
The individual's leadership has impacted an issue or cause in the community or furthered the work of NAPE.
Uses or generates data to help drive NAPE's mission and values; and
Has ownership and accountability for the projects/roles taken on behalf of NAPE/NAPE Education Foundation's mission and has demonstrated results.
Congratulations to the 2019 Lifetime Achievement award winner Mimi Lufkin
Lou Ann Hargrave and Freda Walker (2018)
Jenny Erwin and Mary Ann Etu (2016)
Lynn Vera (2015)
Harriet Gleason Van Deursen (2014)
Connie Gipson (2013)
Barb Bitters (2012)
Mary Wiberg (2011)
Barbara Orwig (2010)
NAPE Teamwork Award
Submit a Teamwork Award Nomination
Purpose: Education team that was successful in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in career and technical education (CTE) or STEM.
Eligibility: Any team of educators and/or their partners that serve CTE or STEM students. The team does not need to be affiliated with NAPE as a member organization.
Ideal Candidates: The ideal team has distinguished itself from peers by promoting access, equity, and diversity in CTE or STEM education and has demonstrated, through actions, that they embrace the NAPE belief that access to diverse human brain power will help to solve global challenges.
Selection Criteria: Candidates must provide clear metrics that demonstrate success in their program or student outcome and will be determined based on their embodiment of the NAPE values:
Develops and strengthens relationships within the profession and/or community by joining efforts to further common goals focused on broadening diversity, equity, and inclusion;
Works effectively as part of a team to successfully accomplish a task or goal in support of its vision and mission of broadening access and success for students/individuals from underrepresented groups; and
Builds effective collaborative relationships across the organization to define and solve problems or reach agreements on a course of action while considering multiple perspectives.
Innovation and Agility:
Demonstrates ability to create and implement a vision for the team;
Works toward implementing a solution in an innovative way; and
Displays initiative and persistence in working to overcome barriers by adapting activities or approaches, even in challenging situations.
Utilizes data, where appropriate, to inform, validate and promote efforts; and
Encourages effective group problem solving, critical thinking, planning, and decision making.
Congratulations to the 2019 Teamwork award winners
Roseburg High School
Vermont Works for Women's Girls' Program Team (2017)
Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing (2016)
San Jose High School (2015)
Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (WDLL) Division of the University of the District of Columbia Community College (2014)
Public Policy Leadership Award
Awarded by NAPE
This two-pronged award recognizes a legislator and an advocate who works in public policy in a nonpartisan capacity to reflect that enacting gender-friendly government policies at a national level requires a synergy between the two groups. These recipients have a record of accomplishment in advancing public policy agendas, have served as a mentor to many, and have shown courage to pioneer new ways to promote gender equity despite the risk of resistance.
Purpose: To honor a person who is working to promote access, equity and diversity in government policies at the national level.
Eligibility: Any person who works in public policy or the public sector. He or she does not need to be a NAPE member.
Number Given: As determined by the Public Policy Committee
Ideal Candidate: Any person who has accelerated or advanced policy that benefits underserved or underrepresented populations to become better educated and more likely to be self-sufficient.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be judged based on their embodiment of the NAPE values:
Collaborative, Diverse: (1) Mentors others above, below and at the same level and (2) develops future leaders in her profession and/or community.
Innovative, Non-partisan, Agile: (1) Has a record of successfully motivating community members to advance a public policy agenda; (2) exhibits innovative methods of motivating and mentoring others to promote and advance a public policy agenda; and (3) demonstrates "pioneering efforts" that display courage but do not always have a successful outcome.
Outcome Driven: Demonstrates success at implementing or promoting policy initiatives that advance access, equity, and diversity in education and in the workforce.
Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) (2018), Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) (2018)
Senator Patty Murray(D-WA) (2017), Senator Maize Hirono (D-HI) (2017)
Senator Maize Hirono (D-HI), Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA), Congressman John Kline (R-MN) (2016), Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH) (2016)
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Co-Chairs of Senate CTE Caucus (2016)
Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) (2015) and the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus (2015)
Senator Patty Murray (D-WI) (2014) and Congressman Robert "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) (2014)
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) (2013) and Susan Rees (2013)
Senator Barbara Mikulski (2012) and Lisa Maatz, AAUW (2012)
Congratulations to the 2019 Public Policy Leadership award winners Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA)
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA)
Emerita/Emeritus Award
Purpose: The Emerita/Emeritus Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated a great deal of time and effort to NAPE through active membership, service on the Executive Committee, or provision of equivalent services to advance the organization's growth, skill level, or leadership capacity. Emerita/Emeritus Awardees shall be honored with a personal membership in the organization (as opposed to state or affiliate membership). They shall be considered as a valued mentor and be kept apprised of NAPE's development. From time to time, They may be invited to play a continued role in advocating for NAPE or consulted for particular knowledge and abilities.
Eligibility: The awardee must be retired from employment in an equity-related capacity and
Must have been an active member of NAPE for a minimum of five years prior to retirement; and
Must be nominated for the award by a member of NAPE in good standing.
Criteria: The emerita/emeritus membership may be awarded by the NAPE Executive Committee to individuals meeting the following criteria:
Must have served as a member of the Executive Committee for a minimum of three years, OR
Provided NAPE with services deemed to be of substantial value to the organization, such as the development of equity resource materials, presentations at the Professional Development Institute, or other contributions as determined by the Executive Committee
2017 Emerita Award Winner
Mary Bunn
NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation honor the award winners each year at the National Summit for Educational Equity.
If you have any feedback on the awards website or process, please contact Award Committee Chair, Randall Butt at randall.butt@wyo.gov.
Nominations are now open!
Your Title*
Your Organization*
Is Your Organization a NAPE Member?*
Name of Nominee*
Title of Nominee*
Organization of Nominee*
Phone Number of Nominee*
Email Address of Nominee*
How does this nominee meet the purpose of the award?*
Purpose: To recognize a leader in an organization who is a role model to the national community of excellence in technology and/or STEM. This person demonstrates: (1) the commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and in their community; (2) the ability to strengthen and broaden business solutions, and the vision to expand knowledge about diversity, equity, and inclusion in their community; (3) the ability to build and sustain innovation and entrepreneurship; (4) the motivation to build meaningful partnerships with community groups and organizations who have a significant impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities.
How is this nominee eligible for this award?*
How is this nominee the ideal candidate?*
How does this nominee meet the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion criteria?*
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion criteria: (1) Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organization, business, or industry; (2) Collaborates, mentors, and advocates to inspire and develop future leaders from underrepresented groups
How does this nominee meet the Innovation criterion?*
Innovation criterion: (1) Is innovative, creative, and agile in moving their business or community forward to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology and/or STEM.
How does this nominee meet the Outcome Driven criteria?*
Outcome Driven criteria: (1) Uses research- and evidence-based mechanisms to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) Demonstrates measurable outcomes showing increased participation of underrepresented groups in technology and/or STEM.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion criteria: (1) An equity advocate who promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organization, business, or industry; (2) Mentors others from underrepresented groups within their organization; and (3) Develops future leaders in their profession and/or community.
How does this nominee meet the Innovation criteria?*
Innovation criteria: (1) Is a trailblazer who has demonstrated an ability to create and implement a vision for their area of influence or community; (2) Has a record of successfully motivating employees, colleagues, and/or community members; (3) Mentors colleagues and/or staff, and contributes to industry, government, or the larger community; and (4) Demonstrates "innovative efforts".
Outcome Driven criteria: (1) Demonstrates success of academic or workforce achievement that has been largely unnoticed but has had a powerful impact in the daily lives of people; and (2) Utilizes data, where appropriate, to validate and promote efforts.
Collaborative and Diverse criteria: (1) Has undertaken significant tasks that promote equity, access, and diversity at local, state or national levels demonstrating alignment with the values and mission of NAPE; (2) Has a record of inclusion and diversity in advisement, planning, and organization of programs; (3) Participates in the larger equity community; (4) Develops future leaders in their profession and/or community; and (5) Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively in a team, advocates for others and contributes positively to organization operations and working relationships.
Innovation criteria: (1) Brings value to NAPE by offering new ideas, programs, or mechanisms to foster NAPE's mission and values; (2) Takes appropriate risks and challenges the status quo; and (3) Has made a contribution to the workplace by showing innovation in planning and implementing a successful project.
Outcome Driven criteria: (1) Demonstrates ability to create and implement programs and procedures to improve educational equity; and (2) Utilizes data, where appropriate, to validate and promote efforts.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion criteria: (1) Demonstrated commitment to providing opportunities to members of underrepresented groups; (2) Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through leadership efforts at the local, state or national levels; (3) Demonstrated commitment to furthering the vision and mission of NAPE and the NAPE Education Foundation, through their own work, and/or through a collaborative effort.
Innovation criteria: (1) Has contributed to NAPE's ability to grow and sustain itself as an organization while maintaining values of diversity, equity and inclusion; (2) Exhibits innovative methods of motivating and mentoring members; and (3) The individual's leadership has impacted an issue or cause in the community or furthered the work of NAPE.
How does this nominee meet the Outcome criteria?*
Outcome criteria: (1) Uses or generates data to help drive NAPE's mission and values; and (2) Has ownership and accountability for the projects/roles taken on behalf of NAPE/NAPE Education Foundation's mission and has demonstrated results.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal team has distinguished itself from peers by promoting access, equity, and diversity in CTE or STEM education and has demonstrated, through actions, that they embrace the NAPE belief that access to diverse human brain power will help to solve global challenges.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion criteria: (1) Develops and strengthens relationships within the profession and/or community by joining efforts to further common goals focused on broadening diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) Works effectively as part of a team to successfully accomplish a task or goal in support of its vision and mission of broadening access and success for students/individuals from underrepresented groups; and (3) Builds effective collaborative relationships across the organization to define and solve problems or reach agreements on a course of action while considering multiple perspectives.
Innovation criterion: (1) Demonstrates ability to create and implement a vision for the team; (2) Works toward implementing a solution in an innovative way; and (3) Displays initiative and persistence in working to overcome barriers by adapting activities or approaches, even in challenging situations.
Outcome Driven criteria: (1) Utilizes data, where appropriate, to inform, validate and promote efforts; and (2) Encourages effective group problem solving, critical thinking, planning, and decision making.


There are other discussions in the Documentation section of Support that go over how to send out bulk e-mails and to create a customer list by manufacturer. In this discussion, I want to talk about how to create a list of your active customers, those with current sales, and a list of your customers over a certain dollar amount for marketing purposes.
Here are a couple of scenarios with instructions on how to set up the lists.
Scenario I. You want to notify your current, active customers about a management or sales rep change at your company and how it will affect them.
A. How do I put together a list of current, active customers?
B. How do I send a bulk e-mail to them?
Scenario II. You want to notify your current, active Heavenmade [a manufacturer you represent] customers, with sales over $25,000/year, that you have hired a new sales rep to make health care end user calls for them.
A. How do I put together a list of Heavenmade customers with sales over $25,000/year?
B. How do I assign John McNamara to them?
C. How do I send a bulk e-mail them?
3. Change Sales Summary 2 Date Range "To 12/31/2009"
B. How do I send a bulk e-mail to them?
6. Multi-select the inactive accounts.
7. Right click and select "Filter Excluding Selection"
9. The e-mail addresses will automatically populate the Bcc field.
10. Add your notification in the body of the e-mail and click "Send"
* If you have hundreds or thousands of companies in your list, multi-select a smaller grouping before Step 8 in order to make the mailing go faster. You can cut and paste the notification from one e-mail to another. For example, select "A-D", "E-H", etc until you have sent the message to everyone on your list.
A. How do I put together a list of Heavenmade customers with sales over $25,000?
5. In the Manufacturer column, right click on "Heavenmade -> Filter by Selection"
8. Right click and select "Filter Excluding Selection"
1. On the menu bar, click on "Search -> Companies"
4. Right click and select "Bulk -> Update Contacts' Categories"
5. Check the box "HP+" and "SR::JMcNamara"
Now both the Heavenmade customers with sales over $25,000 and the contacts at these companies will be part of this group.
C. How do I send a bulk e-mail to them?
1. If you want to send a message to the sales managers at these companies, on the Menu bar, click on "Search -> Contacts"
3. Check "HP+"; "T::Sales Manager"
5. On the Menu bar, click "Customers -> Mail all contacts in List who have an Email Address"
7. Add your notification in the body of the e-mail and click "Send"
The above scenarios are just two of the many reasons why you would choose to start with Customers instead of Companies when selecting a group. Please feel free to respond to this discussion if you have used Customers to define a group.
You will find technical documentation, MRSware instructions, release notes, and general content to help MRSware users through their day on this page.
Please use the Categories below to find documentation for each area in MRSware.
You may also use the Search field above to look for specific topics. To get a more precise list of articles for a particular menu option, for example, use quotation marks around the text in the Search box, e.g. "bulk assign sales rep".
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Iowa State Conservation Project Leader Recognized as MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient
ISU Prof's Conservation Work Honored
9/29/2021 | 9:53 AM CDT
By Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
Connect with Chris:
@ChrisClaytonDTN
Lisa Schulte Moore put together a project to intermix prairie grasses into row crops. That project has gotten her recognized as one of 25 MacArthur fellows this year. The fellowship comes with a $625,000 grant award. (Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation)
OMAHA (DTN) -- An Iowa State University scientist whose work on sustainable agricultural techniques is one of 25 fellows named this year as MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant recipients.
Lisa Schulte Moore is a professor in the ISU Department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management. Her work focused on adding strips of native perennial grasses in corn and soybean crops to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff. The prairie strips also help provide habitat for pollinators and improve water quality without significantly reducing crop productions.
Schulte Moore co-founded the Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips (STRIPS) project (https://www.nrem.iastate.edu/…), and she also is the lead developer of a web-based educational game to help people understand the impacts on the environment and improve management of natural resources.
With nitrogen and phosphorus runoff as one of the biggest challenges in Iowa agriculture, Schulte Moore's project helps tackle some of those nutrient problems. The prairie strips are now used in 14 states on more than 115,000 acres of crop land. The 2018 farm bill also included prairie strips as a conservation practice eligible for farmers to use under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
MacArthur fellows are recognized by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Besides the recognition, recipients are awarded $625,000 in grant money to be used toward their work.
Schulte Moore's work was started with initial funding through a USDA grant program, the Agricultural Food Research Initiative.
"Dr. Schulte Moore's work provides many answers to the critical questions that farmers face today," said Margaret Zeigler, interim president of the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation. "And like so many established scientists today, funding grants from the USDA helped to launch her career."
In a news release from Iowa State University, Schulte Moore said: "I think of my work as putting together a puzzle, and I'm always looking for the missing puzzle piece. Where do I have to go or what do I have to learn to get the next piece? I've found that sometimes you have to build and paint the puzzle piece yourself, and that's part of the fun of science."
Wendy Wintersteen, president of Iowa State University, called Schulte Moore a "true land-grant champion" in her work to address some of society's urgent challenges.
MacArthur grants recognized an array of people this year, ranging from civil rights activists to historians, technology designers, filmmakers and other scientists.
https://www.macfound.org/…
Chris Clayton can be reached at Chris.Clayton@dtn.com
Follow him on Twitter @ChrisClaytonDTN

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Hot 'n' Juicy ist eine englische Gesangsgruppe, die von dem deutsch-türkischen Musikproduzenten Mousse T. für die Aufnahme seiner Single Horny '98 zusammengestellt wurde.

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Über die Namen der Mitglieder gibt es widersprüchliche Angaben. In den Credits der Single sind die Namen Inaya (Inaya Day), Emma (Emma Lanford) und Nadine (Nadine Richardson) genannt. In der Boulevardzeitung Birmingham Mail ist von einem Duo die Rede, das zunächst aus Emma Lanford und Nadine Richardson bestand. Die beiden Frauen, die im gleichen Hochhaus in Birmingham wohnten, verstärkten sich 1998 durch Nikki Belle vorübergehend zum Trio, bevor Richardson das Projekt 1999 verließ und wieder ein Duo existierte.

Die Single Horny '98 erreichte 1998 die deutschen Top 30, die österreichischen und Schweizer Top 20 sowie Platz 2 im Vereinigten Königreich. Auf dem 2006 erschienenen Mashup Horny as a Dandy von Mousse T. vs. The Dandy Warhols war laut Singlecredits lediglich Emma Lanford zu hören.

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THE GERMAN SPRING OFFENSIVE, MARCH-JULY 1918
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NICHOLAS, John
Anti-Administration, Republican
3rd (1793–1795), 4th (1795–1797), 5th (1797–1799), 6th (1799–1801)
NICHOLAS, John, (brother of Wilson Cary Nicholas and uncle of Robert Carter Nicholas), a Representative from Virginia; born in Williamsburg, Va., about 1757; attended the common schools; was graduated from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va.; studied law; was admitted to the bar and practiced in his native county; elected as an Anti-Administration candidate to the Third Congress and reelected as a Republican to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1793-March 3, 1801); moved to Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y.; member of the New York State senate 1806-1809; judge of the court of common pleas 1806-1819; engaged in agricultural pursuits; died in Geneva, Ontario County, N.Y., December 31, 1819; interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
Papers: November 11, 1814. 1 letter. Finding aid in repository.
Papers: In Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, 1765-1831. 3 containers.
University of Virginia Library
Papers: Correspondence in Wilson Cary Nicholas papers, 1751-1850. 3,000 items. Finding aid in repository.
History, Art & Archives, U.S. House of Representatives, "NICHOLAS, John," https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/N/NICHOLAS,-John-(N000084)/ (January 18, 2021)


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Former AG and possible 2020 candidate Eric Holder will visit Des Moines
Brianne Pfannenstiel
Former U.S. attorney general and potential presidential candidate Eric Holder will visit Des Moines in February to speak at The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University.
Holder has said publicly he is considering running for president in 2020 but won't make a decision until early next year. This will be his first Iowa appearance as a possible presidential candidate.
In June he stopped in New Hampshire, which follows Iowa in the presidential nominating process. There, he speculated about what a match-up with President Donald Trump might look like.
"Two guys from Queens. That would be interesting," he said. "New Yorkers know how to talk to other New Yorkers."
Holder has campaigned alongside Democratic candidates during the midterms and recently drew headlines for inverting the now-famous Michelle Obama quote, "When they go low, we go high."
"When they go low, we kick 'em," Holder said at a Georgia campaign stop, though he later clarified he meant that Democrats need to adopt tougher tactics, not resort to violence.
Holder served as the U.S. attorney general under President Barack Obama and currently is a partner at Covington & Burling LLP. He also is the chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, which is focused on redistricting reform.
"At The Harkin Institute, we share Attorney General Holder's passion for engaging the public on issues important to our democracy, including fair representation and equality," Joseph Jones, the institute's executive director, said in a statement. "We look forward to a robust dialogue that will foster greater understanding and civility in the state of politics."
Holder will speak at a public event Feb. 12 focused on redistricting and voting rights. He'll also meet with Drake University law students.
Other potential 2020 candidates — who flooded the state ahead of the November midterm elections — are beginning to return to Iowa and to work behind the scenes on recruiting staffers.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a visit Dec. 4, and Progress Iowa's annual holiday party will feature Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, California Rep. Eric Swalwell, entrepreneur Andrew Yang and West Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg.
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#include "tfcore.h"
#include "tsystemglobal.h"
#include <QDataStream>
#include <QDir>
#include <QFile>
#include <QReadWriteLock>
#include <TWebApplication>

constexpr auto SESSION_DIR_NAME = "session";

static QReadWriteLock rwLock(QReadWriteLock::Recursive);  // Global read-write lock

/*!
  \class TSessionFileStore
  \brief The TSessionFileStore class stores HTTP sessions to files.
*/

bool TSessionFileStore::store(TSession &session)
{
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    if (!dir.exists()) {
        dir.mkpath(".");
    }

    bool res = false;
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        if (reslock < 0) {
            tSystemWarn("flock error  errno:%d", err);
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QString TSessionFileStore::sessionDirPath()
{
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Element 13 - C/P and re-size 50%. Move to top right corner of tag.
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Element 17 - C/P and re-size 30%. Move to bottom right side of tag.
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Now to Mr Homan, of Chickasaw, I greatly appreciate your and Teresa's invitation to sit down and discuss the current activities and attitudes in our watershed. I also appreciate you warning me that there are some radical thinking farmers in the watershed who have relayed that if the current attitudes don't change that farmers have discussed shutting down all water coming into the lake. Frankly, Mr Holman and Teresa I don't think you should be concerned with that threat. Those offering this radical solution is no solution at all. Besides I truly don't believe those farmers have the nerve, the power nor the intelligence to pull off such an action. I think your suggestion for us to sit down and find common ground is a much better solution and much more productive.
So what is in store for Grand Lake St. Marys in 2019? Well, let's look at what Gubernatorial Candidate Mike DeWine had to say about Algae Blooms. WOSU in Columbus interviewed and asked each candidate about algae blooms in Ohio. The transcript is below.
Where Do Ohio's Gubernatorial Candidates Stand On Environmental Issues?
On Algae Blooms -One of the only environmental issues that's received consistent attention this election, algae blooms in western Lake Erie is central to both Cordray and DeWine's environmental platforms.
DeWine supports a bill in the statehouse that would issue $1 billion in bonds for water improvements – including water quality research and agricultural best management practices.
"Whatever we do we have to focus on science and continue to test Lake Erie," said DeWine.
He wants to bring the bond issue to voters if elected.
It seems Governor- elect DeWine has no new plan other than wasting $1billion dollars of taxpayers money at the same efforts that have been beaten to death, such as more studies and more reports and promoting agriculture best practices.
Obviously, those around Dewine did not inform him that these approaches haven't worked over the last ten years. Studies and giving more money to agribusiness has had no impact on reducing algae blooms. IN FACT, pollution has gotten worse with these two approaches.
The Ohio River is the most polluted body of water in the U.S. and Grand Lake St. Marys is the 3rd most polluted lake in the U.S. Ten years of studies and agribusiness funding for best practices.
Look who benefits in his plan - Agribusiness is scheduled to receive up to $1billion. We may very well be walking across Grand Lake St. Marys if there is any correlation between Agri-business money and the increase in algae.
During Kasich's eight years, algae in GLSM increased nearly 400% and he only spent $25million and lake property owner's lost $51million in property loss. It seems for every dollar the state spends lake property owners loss two dollars.
The Guardians of Grand Lake St. Marys (GOGLSM) is pleased with the firing of Ohio Department of Agriculture, Director David Daniels but they ask for more firings. Director Daniels has been complicit in the pollution of Ohio's waterways but he has not acted alone. Daniels has colluded with OH Department of Natural Resources Director James Zehringer, OH EPA Director Craig Butler, Ohio Representative Keith Faber and Attorney General Mike DeWine to protect agribusiness in Ohio at all costs.
Countless studies, bogus projects, misinformation campaigns by the Kasich Administration has given the public the impression that they are working hard to clean-up Ohio's waterways. The Administration has been slow to act on Freedom of Information Act requests for manure management plans prevent the public from examining manure management plans.
In 2010, Grand Lake St. Marys (GLSM) experienced a lake-wide blue-green algae bloom. Full disclosure of the cause of the approximate 20,000ppb microcystins levels in GLSM have never been released. The Administration will claim they have spent nearly $40 million in its attempt to clean up Grand Lake St. Marys but in reality, these funds were spent on projects that had little chance of improving the lake.
Scientific research has proven the frozen ground legislation passed in March, 2013 has made miniscule but definite improvement in Grand Lake St. Marys. Now, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is moving forward to remove this legislation (Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 901:13-1 (11, 19, 20, and 99). GOGLSM asks Gov. Kasich to veto this legislation if it reaches his desk.
With only three months left in his administration, Gov. Kasich can take some quick actions to start the processes for cleaning up Ohio's waterways, including designating all qualifying bodies of water as distressed, requiring TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Load) for these waterways and require clean-up solutions that are supported by scientific research and have permanent solution for preventing these Ohio disaster areas.
Last week, I watched the disastrous impact of Hurricane Michael. It looked like a war zone at Mexico Beach, FL and surrounding environs. My best friend lives 15mins. from Panama City and the things, she is seeing and having to deal with is incredible. Then I learned of my mother's hometown in Virginia was under a state of emergency from Michael. I had such a strong emotional reaction for these people for whom I care for and the others whose lives were impacted by the hurricane.
The national disasters get so much attention by the news, elected officials, government officials and the public. People put their differences aside to help each other. I believe at these times we see the true Christian values in people. But where are these values when the disaster is not national or natural?
I have watched as this man-made disaster of the death of Grand Lake St. Marys continue on and on. Where are the elected officials who care about this lake? Where are the government officials who care about this lake? Where is the public outrage about this lake? Where is the public outcry for your neighbors whose health is at risk, whose property values have declined, who have lost jobs and businesses. Where are the community's Christian values? Many sit in church every Sunday thinking this makes you a good Christian but then dumps millions of raw, untreated animal manure into Grand Lake St. Marys while knowing the harm it is doing directly and indirectly tour community. Christianity is the anti-thesis to greed and wealth which agribusiness in our community cling to with no remorse. Ask yourself, do you want your community too continue having this reputation? I was raised that a good Christian is one who helps his fellow man and does nothing to harm them or their family.
The Guardians of Grand Lake St. Marys has asked repeatedly for help and support. When a certain elected state official tried to prevent us from meeting, where were the good Americans in the area to fight for our basic Constitutional right of assembly. When our mail was being returned by a local post office, where were the Americans to stand up to this type of harassment by a government agency.
Do you really care about Grand Lake St. Marys? If so, stand up and help us fight for clean water - a basic human right.
Each time you watch a national disaster on TV, remember one of Ohio's greatest disasters is the death of Grand Lake St. Marys. As agribusiness works to turn our beautiful lake into just another field of corn, ask yourself what should I have done to stop it.
After the horrible algae year in 2016 with Microcystins levels reaching 180ppb, there is still no plan for cleaning up Grand Lake St. Marys (GLSM). Guardians of GLSM or GOGLSM, have many questions about lake clean-up. Where did Milt Miller go and why? Who will be filling his position? Since the treatment trains have had NO impact on cleaning up GLSM, what is Gov. Kasich going to do now? Why don't the local and state officials tell citizens the truth about the lake rising danger levels of microcystins.
GLSM has seen a steady increase in toxin levels since 2010, while local and state officials have boasted that the lake is getting better, the truth they didn't want you to know is that the toxins were growing at an alarming rate. There has been a steady increase in the microcystin levels, which is the second most dangerous toxin.
Finally, the Ohio Department of Health has gotten involved with the latest posting of GLSM - "Danger - Avoid all contact with the water!". This came as the result an individual became sick from riding a jet ski on GLSM. Her doctor reported it to the Ohio Department of Health, who then posted the "Danger" warning.
If the Kasich Administration won't be honest, GOGLSM will always be honest with the status of the toxin levels. Our recommendation is to have no contact with the water.
If you are tired of our lake being so polluted email Gov. Kasich at http://www.governor.ohio.gov/Contact/ContacttheGovernor.aspx. Ask him why after 7+ years and $20 million is our lake at 180ppb microcystins in 2016 and when will he get serious about cleaning up GLSM?
Our fight will continue yet another year! Join us or donate to our organization.
Guardians recently testified against the Pine River Valley mega chicken laying facility in an attempt to prevent the facility from being built on a "sole source aquifer."
The Dept. of Agriculture and local governments are limiting their notification to local citizens when it comes to conducting public hearings on mega animal facility. Local residents in the Spencerville area did not know that the Dept. of Agriculture was about to approve an 2.2 million chicken laying facility in their area.
Why is the Kasich Administration continuing to approve more and more animals in the Grand Lake St. Marys and the Lake Erie watersheds when the manure pollution from local farms are destroying these lakes?
The current administration cares very little about the economic woes they are creating for local areas but more importantly putting the public health at risk so that local farmers can make a few more dollars of profit. We need a "Do No Harm to the Environment" policy with every CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation) application. Frankly, there should be a ban on any additional animals put in the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed until the lake is cleaned up.
Agribusiness in Ohio rules state and local government with total disregard for the health and safety of Ohio citizens. People need to start complaining to the Governor's office about the poor administration by the Dept. of Agriculture regarding these mega animal facilities.
What will it take for these officials to get serious about cleaning up our lake? Most people believe it will be when someone dies from the pollution (if they aren't already). Where is the christian values in continuing an agriculture policy that encourage the destruction of people's health, their local economy and the State's natural resources?
Greed is killing Ohio's waterways and local and state officials don't care. There should be a new policy approach to CAFOs of "do no harm."


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MSP investigating 'potential fraud' by breathalyzer vendor
by: Susan Samples, WOODTV.com staff
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan State Police says workers at the vendor that maintained its breathalyzer machines may have committed fraud, and it's telling officers to use blood draws to determine drunken driving until it has confirmed all the machines are properly calibrated.
In a letter (PDF) to prosecutors last week, state police said they had already cut off their contract with vendor Intoximeters Jan. 7 because of "performance-related issues."
MSP said Monday afternoon it is still digging into records and has so far found possible discrepancies in cases out of several law enforcement agencies, including the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, Niles Police Department and Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
Other affected police agencies include:
Alpena County Sheriff's Department
Beverly Hills Police Department
Detroit Detention Center
Pittsfield Township Police Department
Tecumseh Police Department
The state has already reached out to prosecutors handling the affected cases. When a discrepancy is found, MSP said, results can be verified by testing and inspection.
MSP says at least two of Intoximeters' three contracted workers, both of whom were hired in 2018, may have committed fraud. The agency is questioning whether some service and certification records were falsified — though it's not yet clear exactly how many.
It is investigating possible forgery of public documents. It promised to pursue charges if it confirms evidence of a crime and try to recoup any costs to the state.
The revelation by state police that they're investigating potential fraud related to breathalyzer certification is already impacting drunk driving cases in West Michigan.
A Grand Rapids attorney whose client was scheduled to plead guilty Tuesday said he will ask the judge for a delay.
"In good conscience, (given) my ethical duty to (my client), I can't let him (plead guilty)," Ed Sternisha, a lawyer who specializes in drunk driving cases, said. "I called him … and said, 'hey, I think we need to ask the judge to put the case on hold until we can find out what's going on. Maybe your breath test was wrong.' In this case, if we take the breath test out of the equation, there's not enough for a conviction. I watched the (police) video, he didn't appear intoxicated. Was he or wasn't he? I don't know because I don't know if that breathalyzer was properly inspected."
The client in the case allegedly blew a .16, two times the legal limit of .08.
Defense attorney Jason Barrix wondered when the alleged fraud may have begun.
"How many people went to trial, plead guilty and this issue wasn't disclosed, and somebody may have been convicted wrongfully?" Barrix asked.
"Especially on a close case where someone's a .08, or .07. The (breathalyzer) number's what the government relies on the most. In fact, often times that number will determine what plea agreement you might get, if any. So, if the number's too high, the prosecutor takes the stance, 'this is too high, we're not going to make any offers on this case.,' and now we don't know if the number is valid, if it's accurate. We don't know how many people plead guilty to a number that wasn't valid and they may not have been guilty of anything at all."
Barrix said a drunk driving conviction can devastate a person's life.
"They lose careers, they lose CDL licenses, they lose a lot of money — they are incarcerated," Barrix said.
MSP said it doesn't know how long the problems have been happening. It first reached out to Intoximeters in August 2019 about concerns and soon got a plan back for corrective action. Issues then came back up.
MSP is taking all of the 203 affected machines — Datamaster DMTs — out of service for now.
"Upon learning of additional and more egregious discrepancies, I am no longer comfortable having police agencies using these instruments until we can be confident they are certified, calibrated and serviced according to state law and industry standard," MSP Director Col. Joseph Gasper said in a Monday statement.
MSP stressed that the Datamaster DMT is a reliable machine when properly maintained.
Intoximeters, based in St. Louis, has been maintaining Michigan breathalyzer machines for some 20 years. It did not respond to News 8's requests for comment Monday.
A breathalyzer is not the same as a portable breath test, which a driver suspected of drunken driving might take alongside the road. Breathalyzer tests are taken once a suspect is at jail.
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Ackee: Good for the Heart & Gut or Poisonous Toxin?
By Rachael Link, MS, RD
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If you're at all familiar with Caribbean cuisine, then there's a pretty good chance that you've heard of the ackee. Widely enjoyed across many different tropical regions, the ackee fruit is well-known for its mild flavor, creamy texture and scrambled egg-like appearance. It's also high in fiber, plus packs a good amount of vitamin A, fiber and protein into each serving.
However, although this delicious fruit is often enjoyed for its unique flavor and impressive nutrient profile, it has also garnered a good amount of controversy and is associated with a number of adverse health effects. In fact, in some cases, this fruit can actually be considered a poisonous fruit due to the presence of several dangerous toxins found in its unripened state. Ready to learn more? Let's take a closer look at this unique fruit and how it can impact your health.
What Is Ackee?
The ackee tree is a plant native to West Africa that belongs to the soapberry family. It is closely related to the lychee and longan. This evergreen tree grows to around 30 feet tall and produces large leaves, fragrant green flowers and a pear-shaped fruit known as the ackee, achee or ayee fruit.
As the fruit slowly begins to ripen, it goes from green to red to orange and produces three large seeds covered by a soft, creamy white flesh that is similar in appearance to scrambled eggs. As the national Jamaican fruit, it can be commonly spotted in many different types of Caribbean cuisine, including ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica.
Not only is the fruit super flavorful, but it also packs a nutritional punch. It supplies a good amount of protein, fiber and vitamin A in each serving. However, it's also been associated with several negative effects on health and can even be toxic in some cases. That makes it all the more important to practice proper preparation and select only safe varieties of the fruit.
Ackee Nutrition Facts
The ackee nutrition profile packs in a good amount of fiber and protein. It also contains an array of several important micronutrients, including vitamin A, iron and calcium.
A 1/2-cup serving of ackee in brine contains approximately:
11 grams carbohydrates
4 grams protein
9 grams fat
2 grams dietary fiber
500 international units vitamin A (10 percent DV)
1.08 milligrams iron (6 percent DV)
40 milligrams calcium (4 percent DV)
Is Ackee Good for Bad for You? Benefits & Dangers of Ackee
Ackee is a nutritious fruit that is high in several important vitamins and minerals. It can be a safe and healthy addition to your diet. However, there are also some concerns about ackee that should also be considered, especially when the fruit itself is consumed raw and unripened. Here's what you need to know.
Is Ackee Good for You?
Ackee is a great source of fiber, cramming two grams into a single half-cup serving. This is incredibly important, especially when it comes to digestive health. Studies show that increasing your intake of fiber can aid in the treatment of digestive issues such as intestinal ulcers, hemorrhoids, constipation, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Not only that, but upping your intake of fiber through foods like ackee can also impact other aspects of health as well. In fact, some research indicates that a higher intake of fiber can decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels while also stabilizing blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity.
Plus, ackee contains a good amount of protein. Studies show that following a high-protein diet can lower blood sugar levels and improve overall blood sugar control in people with diabetes. Meanwhile, fiber slows the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream to help maintain normal blood sugar levels over time.
The combination of protein and fiber can also be beneficial when it comes to weight loss. Fiber moves slowly through the body, which can promote satiety to help curb cravings. Protein, on the other hand, has been shown to slow the emptying of the stomach to reduce appetite and help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Combining ackee with other protein-rich, high-fiber foods can be a useful strategy to minimize hunger and boost weight loss.
In addition to its fiber and protein content, ackee is also rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A can enhance eye health and protect against conditions like macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of vision loss. According to one study, people who supplemented with a multivitamin containing vitamin A as well as other micronutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper, had a 25 percent reduced risk of developing advanced macular degeneration over six years.
Vitamin A is also key when it comes to immune function. In fact, a deficiency in this important fat-soluble vitamin can alter and impair the function of immune cells. That could potentially increase susceptibility to illness and infection.
Dangers of Ackee: How Poisonous Is Ackee? Can Ackee Kill You?
When consumed fresh, fully ripened ackee is perfectly safe. Can you eat raw ackee, and what happens if you eat raw ackee? The unripe fruit contains high amounts of hypoglycin A and B, two toxins that can cause a range of severe symptoms, including low blood sugar, vomiting, weakness and even coma or death. This condition is sometimes referred to as "Jamaican vomiting sickness" and only occurs when the unripened fruit is consumed. Thus, you don't want to consume it raw.
Because of the number of ackee poison cases reported and the dangers associated with eating the fruit unripened, the FDA actually banned all ackee products altogether up until the year 2000. Today, only canned or frozen ackee products are permitted in the United States, and the import of fresh ackee is still not allowed. Additionally, the FDA still closely monitors the hypoglycin content of all ackee products to ensure the safety of imported products.
It's also important to keep in mind the caloric content of the ackee fruit. While it can definitely be a beneficial tool for weight loss, it's also relatively high in calories compared to other types of fruit. This can contribute to weight gain if intake is not kept in moderation.
Because it's mostly found canned in brine, it's also fairly high in sodium, with about 125 milligrams in a single half-cup serving. This is especially important for those with high blood pressure. Reducing your intake of sodium is one of the most effective strategies to help lower blood pressure. Plus, the dangers of high sodium intake extend way beyond heart health. Studies also show that excess sodium intake may also be linked to a higher risk of bone loss and stomach cancer as well. Fortunately, rinsing off canned foods before consuming can significantly decrease sodium content to help protect against adverse effects on health.
Ackee vs. Acai
Besides the similarities that they share when it comes to their respective names, these two tropical fruits are also both well-known for providing a one-of-a-kind flavor as well as an assortment of unique health benefits. However, there are several notable differences that set these two fruits apart.
For starters, the açaí berry is harvested from the açaí palm, a species of tree that is native to northern South America and belongs to a completely different family of plants than ackee. In addition to the antioxidant-rich fruit produced by the tree, it is also cultivated for its wood and leaves as well as hearts of palm, a vegetable harvested from the inner core of the palm.
While the ackee fruit is large and reddish-orange in color, the açaí berry is small, round and dark. It's most often available in freeze-dried or powdered form and attracts a high price tag given its superfood status as well as the benefits it boasts. It's also sometimes added to health products, such as supplements, drinks, capsules, juices and skin care products, thanks to its concentrated antioxidant content.
Where to Find and How to Use Ackee
Importing or selling fresh ackee is illegal in the United States. Why is ackee illegal in the U.S.? It's due to the potential risk of toxicity when unripe fruit is consumed. However, it's still possible to find frozen or canned varieties, and it's often available in most major grocery stores or specialty markets alongside other canned goods. If you're having difficulty finding it in a store near you, it's also possible to purchase from online retailers as well.
The ackee taste is often described as mild, much like hearts of palm, but it has a creamy yet delicate texture that sets it apart from most other fruits. It works well in savory dishes and is the star ingredient in ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica. It can also be used in salads, soups and soufflés to bring a hint of tropical flavor to your favorite recipes. Alternatively, use it in pizza, quiche, fritters or even beverages to bump up the health benefits even more.
Ackee Recipes + Substitutes
This fruit is frequently served alongside fish, such as codfish or red herring. Its flavor is also sometimes described as mild yet slightly bitter. It works especially well in savory dishes. Some say that it's a good meat substitute and can be used interchangeably in place of other ingredients, such as tempeh, tofu, jackfruit or seitan, for certain recipes.
Need a few more ideas for how to use this tropical fruit? Here are a few delicious recipes that feature this nutritious fruit:
Ackee Horchata
Vegan Ackee and Saltfish Recipe
Jamaican Ackee Pizza
Ackee Soup
Ackee Fruit and Saltfish
History/Facts
Although ackee is native to West Africa, it's perhaps most well-known as the national fruit of Jamaica, where it was originally imported in the late 1700s. In the years since, it has become a staple in Caribbean cuisine and is now cultivated in tropical areas around the world.
It earned its scientific name, Blighia sapida, in honor of Captain William Bligh, an officer of the Royal Navy who first brought the fruit from Jamaica to England in 1793. Its more common name is derived from its West African name, which is "akye fufo."
Today, it is a central ingredient in many different Caribbean dishes. In the United States, the import of the fresh fruit is banned due to the potentially toxic effects it can exert if consumed before it's fully ripened. However, it is still widely available in both frozen and canned form and enjoyed for its flavor, versatility and nutrient profile.
Although perfectly safe when prepared properly, unripe ackee contains hypoglycin A and B, two toxins that can be incredibly detrimental to health. However, canned and frozen varieties, which are the forms most commonly found in the United States, are carefully monitored by the FDA to ensure that they contain safe levels of these potentially harmful compounds. If you do live in a region where fresh ackee is available, be sure to wait until the fruit is fully ripened before consuming and report any negative symptoms to your doctor immediately. The most commonly reported side effects of toxicity include vomiting, weakness and low blood sugar.
Additionally, keep in mind that this fruit is relatively high in calories and sodium. While it can definitely be a safe and healthy ingredient used as part of a balanced, well-rounded diet, be sure to keep your intake in moderation to prevent adverse side effects. To reduce the sodium content, you can also rinse off canned varieties with water before consuming to remove excess salt.
Finally, note that, although rare, some people may be allergic to ackee. If you experience any food allergy symptoms like hives, itching, swelling or difficulty breathing after eating ackee, discontinue use and consult with a trusted health care practitioner.
The ackee is a fruit that belongs to the soapberry family of plants. Although native to West Africa, it's most commonly found in tropical regions around the Caribbean, including Jamaica.
This fruit is high in fiber and also contains a good amount of several other important nutrients, including protein, vitamin A, iron and calcium.
Thanks to its nutrient profile, it may help promote digestive health, enhance weight loss, stabilize blood sugar and improve heart health. It could also aid in the prevention of macular degeneration and help promote immune function.
While ripened ackee is perfectly safe, unripe fruit contains high levels of two dangerous toxins that can be detrimental to health. Selecting only fruit that is fully ripe or opting for canned and frozen varieties is the safest way to avoid negative side effects.
However, when prepared properly and consumed in moderation, ackee can be a tasty and nutritious addition to a healthy and balanced diet alongside other fruits and vegetables.
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Pride In Places
The Greenwich Village bar that established our right to drink in peace
By John Russell June 24, 2019 at 10:06am
This is the third in a series of "Then & Now" articles looking at historic places that have made New York the cradle of LGBTQ life from Stonewall to today at Pride 50.
Julius THEN
Stonewall Inn gets all the glory, but it's hardly the only gay bar in Greenwich Village that was the site of groundbreaking activism. This former speakeasy at the corner of West 10th Street and Waverly Place began attracting gay men in the 1950s, making it the city's oldest continuously operating gay bar. But the story of how it earned that distinction is, of course, complicated.
In the late '50s and early '60s, the bar's management was openly hostile to its increasingly gay clientele taking over the stools, jukebox, and pool table. Bartenders often refused to serve those they assumed were gay, citing New York's laws against serving disorderly patrons. But the 1966 "Sip-In" staged by members of straight-laced gay rights organization the Mattachine Society led to a New York court's affirmation of homosexuals' right to drink in peace. And many of us have been drinking—peacefully and not-so-peacefully—in legal gay bars ever since.
Over the years, Julius has been featured prominently in several films, including The Boys in the Band, Love Is Strange, and most recently Can You Ever Forgive Me? It was a favorite watering hole of Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and Rudolf Nureyev. And in 2016 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its significance to the founding of our community.
Julius NOW
Craving a chill drink in a cozy bar? Hit up Julius. These days, the place looks its age. As noted in the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation's letter deeming it eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the bar's interior has remained virtually unchanged since the 1960s. You can sit at the same bar top where Mattachine leaders staged their sip-in and plotted the radical future.
But its vintage, unfussy charm – not to mention its history – is what draws people to Julius. Also the burgers. Did we mention the burgers? The bar has the distinction of being one of the only gay bars in New York with its own in-house short order grill serving up what are actually some of the best burgers you'll get anywhere in the city. Anyway, after a few G&Ts, the burgers, and the boys, are absolutely perfect.
While there's almost always a crowd drinking and chatting, Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator John Cameron Mitchell's monthly Mattachine party is by far Julius's biggest bash. Hip queers pack the narrow space to hear the actor-filmmaker and his pal Amber Martin spin classic vinyl.
"Queerness isn't just Lady Gaga and overpriced drinks and fauxhawks," Mitchell told the New York Times in 2010. "Our feet are planted in the real world, but we dance with angels and ghosts."
That's Mattachine. That's Julius.
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I used to hang at Julius back in the 80's when I was in the Navy and stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. They did have the best burgers in town. I'm vegetarian now but, remember how great they were. It was always a fun time. I live in Los Angeles now but, will always have very fond memories of that bar.
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